Issue ID | 1210703 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10749129 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 04/06/14 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Jetta has odor when ac is turned on. Service department indicates the circulatory (c) must be used at all times. Does not correct issue . First time service department tco'd. 2nd time back to shop, they wanted 150. 00 to repair after 3 months. This is a serious defect. Problem is actually caused by air condensor fluid pooling in valve instead of evaporating. Poor engineering. Causes light head must open windows for fresh air. People with parkinson's and sensitive nervous systems should avoid this car. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | STONE MOUNTAIN, GA |
VIN pattern | 3VWDP7AJ6DMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 23/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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